Seeds for Groundcover Plants for the home gardener
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Seeds for Ground Cover Plants
2120 Creeping Mahonia Mahonia repens
An excellent ground cover for zones 5-9. Creeping mahonia (sometimes also called
creeping hollygrape) is a low-growing, stoloniferous, evergreen shrub or
shrublet which typically grows to 1' tall and spreads by underground stems to
form an attractive ground cover. Features holly-like, odd-pinnate, compound
leaves with oval, spiny-toothed, leathery, bluish-green leaflets (usually 3-7).
Foliage turns purplish in winter. Deep yellow flowers appear in small racemes
(1-3") in spring and are followed by small clusters of grape-like, dark
bluish-purple berries (1/4" diameter) which mature in late summer. Berries are
very sour but edible and can be used in jellies. Yellow stem wood was used by
Native Americans to produce yellow dyes and a bitter tonic.
Although a very small plant, Oregon Grape is conspicuous for many reasons: it
often grows alone on warm, barren, rocky hillsides (although it is also at home
in moist forests); its holly-like, thick (but brittle) leaves are eye-catching;
it is usually evergreen (although the leaves commonly turn red in the fall, they
do remain on the plant), making it a wonderful ornamental plant as well.
1 Teaspoon pack of seeds per pack ( 200+ seeds ). Price per pack: $5.95
H471 Roman Chamomile Anthemis nobilis
Chamomile is a delightful herb to grow in the garden, it remains compact and
spreads slowly to form a good ground cover in a sunny position (it is sometimes
used as a lawn). It needs quite a bit of weeding until it is established, and
occasional weeding even when established. Chamomile is a superb companion plant,
enhancing the health of plants growing close to it. Many species of bulbs grow
well through the chamomile.
Grows only 3-12 inches tall and releases a delightful apple like odor when
bruised or walked on. Will grow in sun or partial shade, but requires moist,
well drained soil. A strongly aromatic perennial plant that has many medicinal
uses.
Package of 100 seeds. $1.95
HR175 Oregano Origanum vulgare
Best suited for zones 4-8. A rhizomatous, sprawling plant which typically grows
to 18" tall with a similar spread. Origanum vulgare is a very dense growing
plant for sunny positions, it makes a good ground cover though it is slow to
spread. An excellent flavouring for cooked foods and salads, it is also a very
good companion plant and is said to repel insect pests.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75
TPF133 Snow on the Mountain Euphorbia Marginata
Zone 4-8. This hardy plant may also be used as a groundcover and will block out
weeds with its vigorous growth. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions from
rich to poor, moist to dry, baking sun or light shade. May be used as a cut
flower if the cut ends are seared immediately with flame. Milky sap can cause a
rash, so avoid getting it on your skin or in your eyes. Snow-on-the-mountain is
an annual herb with single, nearly smooth stems and milky juice. Grows 2-4 feet
tall, with alternate, pale green leaves that are up to three inches long and
oval to nearly round. Small, white and green flowers are clustered atop the
plant. The floral leaves and bracts are extremely conspicuous; their broad
white-to-pink margins contrast nicely with green inner surfaces. At maturity,
tiny capsules containing three seeds each, are formed.
Plants occur on a wide variety of soil types. Snow-on-the-mountain forms a latex
that was used for chewing by the Kiowa. The plant is often cultivated for
ornament, and some early cattlemen used the plant's juice for branding cattle in
preference to a hot iron. However, contact with the juice causes dermatitis in
some people.
$5.00 Per Pack Seeds Per Pack: 125
TPF039 Creeping Thyme Thymus Serpyllum
For Zones 5-8. This thyme is a creeping, woody based perennial which is
primarily used as a ground cover. Numerous, thin, somewhat woody stems form a
flat mat (2-3" tall) with tiny, rounded, glossy blue-green leaves (to 1/4").
Although leaves are aromatic, strength of scent varies according to season and
habitat and leaves are usually not considered to be of culinary quality.
Clusters of tiny, tubular, deep pink flowers appear in summer. Flowers are
attractive to bees. Best as a small area ground cover or filler between stepping
stones. Will sprawl over small rocks or over ledges in the rock garden
$3.00 Per Pack Seeds Per Pack: 1,000
HR215 Sweet Woodruff Galium Oodratum Zone 6-8. Sold Out..
Sweet woodruff is a mat-forming perennial that is most often grown as
a ground cover in shady areas. Plants typically grow 8-12" tall and feature
fragrant, lance-shaped, dark green leaves in whorls of 6-8 along square stems.
Small, fragrant, 4-petaled, white flowers appear in loose cymes in spring.
Plants emit a strong odor of freshly mown hay when foliage is crushed or cut.
Aromatic intensity of the foliage increases when dried, thus dried leaves are
popularly used in sachets or potpourris. Plants have also been used commercially
in perfumes. Leaves are sometimes used to flavor teas and cold fruit drinks.
Leaves are also used to make May wine, a punch made from white wine flavored
with woodruff, orange and pineapple. Woodruff comes from Old English meaning
wood that unravels, in probable reference to the creeping rootstock of the
plant. Formerly known as Asperula odorata.
Package of 35 seeds $4.00
TPF123 Rocky Mountain PenstemonPenstemon Strictus Sold Out..
A good groundcover for dry, hard to cover spots. The blue blossoms of this
native wildflower resemble Snapdragon. Penstemon is quite hardy, and is
effective in areas needing erosion control. It is drought resistant, and makes a
good garden or meadow flower. Grows 1-3 feet tall, a perennial best suited for
zones 3-8.
$2.50 Per Pack Seeds Per Pack: 1,000
SF016 Gold Dust Aurinia saxatilis
A perennial groundcover suited for zones 3-8 growing only about 12 inches tall..
Bears grey leaves and golden yellow flowers in early spring. Does well in rock
gardens and rockwalls in well drained soil. Forms as spreading, rounded mass
which looks at home cascading over a rock wall. Plant seeds from March to June.
1/8 Teaspoon Package $2.15
HR180 Pennyroyal Mentha pulegium
Makes a beautiful ground cover . This 12 in. creeping mint is a nice addition to
the herb garden. The midsummer bluish-red blooms are a welcome garnish to
chicken and fish dishes. It provides a pleasant aroma of lemon and orange, and
insect repelling qualities of citronella. They prefer a little shade and even
moisture. This herb is not grown for culinary use. When the plant is in flower
it is medicinally used for colds and nausea. Tender perennial to zones 6-9.
Package of 50 seeds $1.75
TPF028 Candytuft Iberis Umbellata
A very showy ground cover. A vigorous perennial ( grown as annual in cold areas
) growing 12-18" tall with mounds of white, pink or lilac flowers. Excellent
border plant. Dense, lacy blooms of especially radiant white Tidy mound-former,
12" tall and up to 15" wide Spring bloomer, excellent with any-color spring
bulbs Makes a terrific cover for a rock garden, a slope or a bank Avoided by
deer; easy to grow.
$4.00 Per Pack Seeds Per Pack: 1,000
AGR105 Azure Blue Sheep Fescue Festuca Glauca Var. Azure
A beautiful, clumping evergreen, cool season plant with fine-textured foliage
growing 10-12" tall. Foliage is a beautiful blue-green color and widely used as
an accent plant and edging. Also a good container plant and grow well in most
soils and conditions. For zones 4-9.
Very easy to grow, never bothered by pests, deer. Attractive buff flowers in
early summer. Spectacular companion for colorful flowers
Each pack contains 1 Tablespoon of seeds
(several hundred seeds ) $2.50
WF114 Sunburst Ground Cover Mix
Annual varieties in this mix have a spreading or mounding growth form which
creates an even, 12-inch tall carpet of brilliant flowers in sunny hues.
Contains a mixture of:
*Candytuft, Rocket *Poppy, California Mixed Colors *Calendula *Marigold, French
*Marigold, African *Alyssum, Sweet “Royal Carpet” *Petunia, Wild *Zinnia,
Creeping
$12.95 Each 2 ounce pack of seeds will cover 1,000 Square Ft.
Grass/Legumes Seeds
TPP012 LEGUMES CRIMSON CLOVER TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM
A winter annual used for erosion control, habitat and landscaping.
Price: $12.50 Package Size: 1 POUND Seeds/lb.: 140,000/LB
TPP014 LEGUMES RED CLOVER TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE
A biennial used for primarily for for forage and for improving poor soils.
Price: $10.00 Package Size: 1 POUND Seeds/lb.: 275,000/LB
TPP015 LEGUMES BIRDSFOOT TREFOIL LOTUS CORNICULATUS
A good erosion control plant with loads of yellow flowers in Spring. A good roadside and slope plant that is somewhat salt tolerant.
Price: $15.00 Package Size: 1 POUND Seeds/lb.: 375,000/LB
TPP019 LEGUMES WHITE DUTCH CLOVER TRIFOLIUM REPENS
A low growing perennial which can be sown into long season row crops during the season to provide a living mulch. Also used for green manure, hay and pasture.
Price: $25.00 Package Size: 1 POUND Seeds/lb.: NA
TPP020 LEGUMES ALFALFA MEDICAGO SATIVA
Used as a green manure that fixes nitrogen into the soil. Also excellent hay and pasture grass, use 1/2 pound per thousand square ft.
Price: $20.00 Package Size: 1 POUND Seeds/lb.: NA
TPP021 LEGUMES SWEETCLOVER MELILOTUS OFFICINALIS
An excellent green manure and honey plant that will break up hardpan soil with it's long taproots over 6 ft. long.
Price: $12.50 Package Size: 1 POUND Seeds/lb.: NA
TPP025 NATIVE GRASSES REED CANARY PHALARIS ARUNDINACEA
In much demand as an ornamental grass, it is also a good hay grass that can tolerate standing water for extended periods of time. 4-5 ft., use one pound per 4,000 square ft.
Price: $62.50 Package Size: 1 POUND Seeds/lb.: 530,000/LB
TPP035 NATIVE GRASSES BUFFALOGRASS BUCHLOE DACTYLOIDES
Excellent lawn grass that chokes out weeds, withstands cold weather and requires less watering than most grasses. Requires fewer mowing and less maintenance that other lawn grasses. Use 4 lbs. per thousand square ft. for new lawns.
Price: $50.00 Package Size: 1 POUND Seeds/lb.: 40,000/LB
CAPE "Super Smoke Plus" SEED PRIMER
For treating seeds of many types of trees, cacti, palms, grasses,
strelitzias, and many, many other varieties.
Cape Super Smoke Plus is an absorbent paper that is impregnated with
fynbos-smoke-saturated water. The paper is then dried and sealed in a polythene
packet. When dormant seeds require "smoking", a predetermined volume of water is
added to the paper in a suitable container and the seeds are "smoke-primed" by
soaking in the smoke-water solution for 24 hours. In order to have the maximum
effect in breaking seed dormancy, a range of natural germination stimulators has
been added to the smoke solution to overcome other forms of seed dormancy found
in many species.
Each standard packet contains five papers, and 50ml water should be added to
each paper. Each packet is thus sufficient to make up 250ml solution ( approx.
8½ oz. ) and enough to treat approximately 500 large seeds.
